购置 (gòu zhì) — to purchase (large or durable items, such as property, equipment, or furniture)
Definition
购置 is a formal/written verb meaning 'to purchase' large, durable items (property, equipment, furniture). Stronger and more official in register than the everyday verb 买.
verb
to purchase (large or durable items, such as property, equipment, or furniture)
Examples
- 购置。Gōng sī zuì jìn gòu zhì le yì pī xīn shè bèi.The company recently purchased a batch of new equipment.
- 购置。Tā men jiā qù nián gòu zhì le yí tào fáng zi.Their family purchased an apartment last year.
- 购置。Tóu zī gòu zhì gù dìng zī chǎn xū yào jǐn shèn kǎo lǜ.Purchasing fixed assets as investments requires careful consideration.
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